Surface Duo 128GB $1,199 at Microsoft Store $1199

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10-23-2020 at 04:39 PM #2

Good find, thank you! Wondering if these will drop a little more later in the holidays but with a 60-Day price match...

UPDATE: FWIW, this deal combines with the Microsoft store 60-day return and price match policy that is good on all Duo purchases until October 31st.

Additionally it is valid for the return incentives by Microsoft, up to $700 back on a trade-in. While you only get high prices for recent phones, a Pixel 3 base model gets you $350 returned.

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If you purchase at the Microsoft Store, You get a $200 immediately off, a price match policy that lasts until the day before Christmas Eve, and up to $700 trade in value depending on your device. I know the shortcomings of the Gen1 device but I bit. Hope this helps others!

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10-23-2020 at 04:49 PM #3

If you don't need it right now, wait. These will drop few more hundred before end of the year. The problem are the specs.

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10-23-2020 at 04:56 PM #4

Love mine. Great deal.

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10-23-2020 at 04:58 PM #5

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/micr...Id=6419335 - Same price

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10-23-2020 at 04:58 PM #6

Quote from willzyx1 :

If you don't need it right now, wait. These will drop few more hundred before end of the year. The problem are the specs.

What's missing in the specs?

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10-23-2020 at 05:03 PM #7

Quote from silentK :

What's missing in the specs?

The specs are fine. There is a video of a guy on YouTube running 2 instances of PUBG at the same time (one on each screen) without any issues.

The problem with the device is the buggy software which is still being worked on by microsoft. Likewise, the camera is subpar, but the pictures look a ton better if you use a modified google camera app, once again showing that it is a software issue more than a hardware issue. Those issues could be fixed over time, but there is no guarantee.

the only hardware fault that I see is the lack of NFC for contactless payments, so you'll need a smartwatch for Google Pay.

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10-23-2020 at 05:05 PM #8

Lol save the $

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10-23-2020 at 05:09 PM #9

I know that Microsoft has a trade in for previous phones, was looking to trade in galaxy note 10+ towards, don't know if still offering that though.

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10-23-2020 at 05:09 PM #10

I would wait guys.. Not worth the money

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10-23-2020 at 05:10 PM #11

The Duo has some very serious build quality issues. The plastic around the USB-C port is so thin that it is prone to cracking, the hinges can break, and the screen has a tendency to bulge. Issues have been documented in many places:

I would wait for the next version which will hopefully have better quality control.

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10-23-2020 at 05:13 PM #12

Quote from willzyx1 :

If you don't need it right now, wait. These will drop few more hundred before end of the year. The problem are the specs.

Or wait even longer for the next generation because I don't hear very good things about this one lol

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10-23-2020 at 05:13 PM #13

Quote from dealsub :

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/micr...Id=6419335 [bestbuy.com] - Same price

If you have a device you want to trade for additional credit, I found that the Microsoft Store offered a higher trade in value than Best Buy. MS store offered $100 higher for my Galaxy Note 8 that's collecting dust in my drawer.

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10-23-2020 at 05:18 PM #14

I notice that I am always on my tablet vs my phone. This is a really cool device thanks for posting

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10-23-2020 at 05:22 PM #15

The idea is brilliant, but like all other first gen dual screen / folding screen phones, it's more promise than delivery. Gen 2 or 3 might be worth it. Gen 1 isn't.

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